My cancer hell is not ‘ova yet

TITO VILANOVA admits his cancer hell is not over and he could be again forced
to step down temporarily as Barcelona boss.

The 44-year-old underwent surgery for a second time on a tumour on a saliva
gland on December 20.

He missed the away win over Valladolid but was back in charge on Sunday for
the 4-0 derby demolition of Espanyol at the Camp Nou.

Vilanova said: “This is not over yet and there will be days that I can take
training and others I can’t but I want the media to realise that this
illness is mine and it is private even if I am a public figure.

“I would like to thank everyone for their support. This club has had a lot of
knocks in the last couple of years but I always want to take the positive
approach. What has happened to me could have happened to anyone.”

Lionel Messi started 2013 where he left off in 2012 by scoring in the win over
Espanyol. Pedro also hit a double while Xavi notched the other goal.

Superstar Messi broke the record for most goals in a calendar year in 2012
when he finished with a staggering tally of 91.